Author Archives: Marc Parrish

Henry Frnka & Tulane

In 1949, Coach Frank Leahy and Notre Dame were in the middle of an historic unbeaten streak. Michigan, Ohio State, and Minnesota were also expected to field national champion contenders. But the Sporting News did something unheard of. Their national champion pick was a team from the south. Tulane, coached by AC Kangaroo Henry Frnka.

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Untold Stories: 1979

“Untold Stories” are the Roo Tales yet to be written for a second book after the first book is finished and published. Hope you enjoy these untold story previews. Here’s one: The 1981 team gets all the glory. Sure, I mean, yeah. They did win a national championship and all. Not too shabby. But the

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Untold Stories: SMU

“Untold Stories” are the Roo Tales yet to be written for a second book after the first book is finished and published. Hope you enjoy these untold story previews. Here’s one: The city of Dallas had big dreams for SMU, but the Mustangs just couldn’t get past the Roos. Founded in 1911, Dallas immediately began

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Untold Stories: Twelve Mighty Orphans

“Untold Stories” are the Roo Tales yet to be written for a second book after the first book is finished and published. Hope you enjoy these untold story previews. Here’s one: “Twelve Mighty Orphans,” the best-selling novel by Russell Roden‘s friend Mr. Jim Dent, will soon be a movie. The book chronicles the Masonic Home

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Untold Stories: Eugene Neeley

“Untold Stories” are the Roo Tales yet to be written for a second book after the first book is finished and published. Hope you enjoy these untold story previews. Here’s one: Gene Neeley lost an arm in a 1911 hunting accident at age 15. The kid was told by family and doctors that he’d never

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Untold Stories: The Gipper

“Untold Stories” are the Roo Tales yet to be written for a second book after the first book is finished and published. Hope you enjoy these untold story previews. Here’s one: “I’ve got to go, Rock. It’s all right. I’m not afraid. Some time, Rock, when the team is up against it, when things are

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Untold Stories: Peace Corps

“Untold Stories” are the Roo Tales yet to be written for a second book after the first book is finished and published. Hope you enjoy these untold story previews. Here’s one: Bryce Gertrude Frank & I have two Austin College things in common. We both drained a few hoops at Hughey Gym, and we both

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Untold Stories: Notre Dame

“Untold Stories” are the Roo Tales yet to be written for a second book after the first book is finished and published. Hope you enjoy these untold story previews. Here’s one: I’ve shared a photo of House Park stadium in Austin, TX. It’s the home of the Austin High School (AHS) Maroons. It’s where former

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Untold Stories: Arizona State

“Untold Stories” are the Roo Tales yet to be written for a second book after the first book is finished and published. Hope you enjoy these untold story previews. Here’s one: For decades, a successful Phoenix businessman was the best benefactor Arizona State University athletics could ask for. He donated to his beloved Sun Devils

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Untold Stories: TCU

“Untold Stories” are the Roo Tales yet to be written for a second book, after the first book is finished and published. Here’s one: Head to the TCU campus in Fort Worth, and you’ll soon find yourself at Amon Carter Stadium. Sammy Baugh and Davey O’Brien played there in the 1930s. So did the Roos.

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